The story of how Kyle Kempt got to Oregon State. Cincinnati fans should remember his name. [Oregonian]

It appears Chris Carpenter’s pitching career is over due to injuries. [Post Dispatch]

Is LaSalle about to end a 20-year March Madness drought? [Star Ledger]

“An analysis of Rivals.com’s top 100 players from 2006 to 2009 reveals that 42 percent of the nation’s top prospects became busts, meaning they failed to either play in 40 games, start 20 games or have one above-average season in their college careers.” [Post Courier]